Original set ran +10.00 to -10.00 this is an optional add on piece. Both sets would have ben housed in a display case.
Original set ran +10.00 to -10.00 this is an optional add on piece. Both sets would have ben housed in a display case.
- Optician
- Frame Maker/Designer
- Teacher of the art of crafting handmade eyewear.
My guess is that their phoropters cover the powers in between.Originally Posted by Fezz
DragonlensmanWV N.A.O.L.
"There is nothing patriotic about hating your government or pretending you can hate your government but love your country."
When did the first phoropters hit the scene?
I see a patent for 1921 on Wikipedia.
Sounds good to me!
That was my first thought, that this is only part of a set.
It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.
Nice pix, it is neat to see the history of our industry and the craftmanship it took to make and disp the eyewear of that time period. I never thought to take pictures as an inventory of my collection, neat idea. In my collection, I have a glass myodisc, aprox -20D and +2.00 front cyilnder drilled rimless the bowl is 30mm. A fairly heavy pair of glasses..
Last edited by vince; 02-15-2012 at 08:11 AM.
Thank you!
I would love to see what you have in your collection!
I think that I may have a similar myodisk drill mount in my collection. I might have to dig it out!
Last edited by Fezz; 02-15-2012 at 08:13 AM.
Well lookey here!
It looks like I found some more glamour shots of a few of my late 1800's straight temple models!
Check out the edge job (gaps) and tint match (match? LOL) on the green tinted ones! They look about like the quality of some internet specs that I have seen lately!
Awesome collection Fezz. thanks for sharing with us all. I can send you a book called "Spectacles&Sunglasses" by the Pepin Press. It was written in 3 languages and has full color pics of antique to modern hip frames. Let me know if you have it already. Also for Optiboarders, you can get this book online at Barnes Noble,etc. There were a few on there the other day for $9.95!! Walter
I know that a few of our members have incredible collections! I would love to see them, as would everyone else!
Come on you collecting lurkers, show us what you got!
Thank you Walter!
You have an awesome collection as well!
I don't have that book.
How about an X-Bridge style today!
Neat-O Torped-O
My daughter and I went antiquing today and guess what I found!!
This is a brass slider temple style. I thought that it is pretty neat! It is missing a lens, but I still like it!
Last edited by Fezz; 02-18-2012 at 05:24 PM.
I have put some of my collection for sale in the Marketplace Forum.
If you are interested in any piece for your collection, let me know!
http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...468#post412468
Here are a few wayward souls!
Anyone notice how the Neat-o Torpedo resembles the origional Geogio Armani creation?
Chip
I want to publicly thank Walter for sending me this book! It is a very interesting read! I would highly recommend it to any person that is interested in old eyeglasses. It has some great pictures too!
Thanks again Walter!
Hi Fezz, these are great, if you are looking to sell some, and want to post on our blog, will do so. We have been doing more historical posts, these go right along. send pics/story to us via email on theopticalvisionsite.com Thanks Cathy
Thank you Cathy!
I'll pass on cluttering up your site with my sales fluff, but I appreciate the offer.
If you need any info or glamour shots of old specs, I would be honored to assist you!
Last edited by Fezz; 02-21-2012 at 11:12 PM.
I say that we take a peek at some cemented segs!
You think that second pair sales as in sunglasses is hard today?
Imagine how tough it was way back when!
Here are some plain jane cable temples!
Last edited by Fezz; 02-22-2012 at 07:48 AM.
I am getting near the end of my collection folks. I only have a couple more oldie but goodies to share with you.
Here is the last of my early zyls.
This one is not very old, but I like the custom work that went in to creating this shape. I know the Optician that hand made these. My father worked for him and actually bought his office.
Enjoy his handiwork!
Last edited by Fezz; 02-22-2012 at 07:46 AM.
I dug this fine example of surfacing genius out of my warehouse for you! I will check out the power at work and report back.
I hope the segments show up in the pics.
Last edited by Fezz; 02-22-2012 at 07:54 AM.
All right folks, it is time to wrap this trip down memory lane up!
I want to thank those of you who have enjoyed my passion. Thank you for letting me brag and pump up my fragile ego a little bit!
My intention was to try to spark an interest in antique spectacles. I hope it has!
And now for the Spectacle of Spectacles!
A true work of art for your viewing pleasure!
Two hands coming together make a great sound for.....................................
Vivacious Vixen................VITA!!!!
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